A Tree for the Girl Child: Plantation Message for a Bright Future

Nuapada, Aug 31: — A Gram Panchayat-level awareness camp for migrant workers and the ‘A Tree for the Girl Child’ programme were organised at Nagpada Gram Panchayat under Boden Block of Nuapada district. The programme was held under the chairmanship of Nuapada Collector Madhusudan Dash, with a focus on the safety, education and rights of the girl child, along with environmental protection. Chief Development Officer Lambodar Dharua, Sub-Collector Surmi Soren, Divisional Forest Officer Prantiy Aziz Khan, Boden BDO Chinmay Sagar, Tahasildar Sarita Gupta and local Sarpanch Gambhir Tandi were among those present. DSW Premashila Sethi, CDPO Archana Rout and Supervisor Brundabati Sagaria also attended the programme and extended their support for its successful implementation. A large number of Anganwadi workers were also present. As part of the ‘A Tree for the Girl Child’ initiative, Collector Madhusudan Dash held newborn girl Rabina Majhi in his arms and wished her a healthy, safe and bright future. A sapling along with a gift was presented to the child’s parents. The initiative sought to create awareness by symbolically connecting the growth of a girl child with the growth of a tree. A ‘One Day for the Unborn Child’ programme was also organised on the occasion. Awareness messages were shared on prenatal care, maternal health and the healthy development of the unborn child. Local girl students presented songs and dances carrying messages on the rights, education and safety of girl children, as well as environmental protection. Their performances generated enthusiasm among the guests and villagers. The initiative at Nagpada conveyed a meaningful message of respecting the birth of a girl child while linking her future with environmental conservation and community awareness.